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Braintree District - Multiple Traffic Notices, Road Closures and Parking Restrictions

CM3•Published 15/10/26
Braintree & Witham Times • 

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Essex County Council

(Braintree District) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping) and (On-Street Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement Area) (Amendment No.61) Order 202*

Notice is hereby given that Essex County Council proposes to make the above Order under Sections 1(1), 2(1) to (4), 3(2), 4(1), 4(2), 32(1), 35(1), 45, 46, 49, 53 and Parts III of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended).

Effect of the Order:

1. To Revoke: ‘Restricted Parking Zone No Waiting at Any Time and No Loading at Any Time (Except in Signed Bays)’ on the following length of road

Road

Description

Manor Street,

North Side: From the eastern property boundary of No. 19 Manor Street, west for approximately 30 metres.

2. To Implement: ‘Limited Waiting 5.00pm - 11.30pm 30 minutes No return with 2 hours’, on the following length of road

Road

Description

Manor Street,

North Side: From the eastern property boundary of No. 19 Manor Street, west for approximately 30 metres.

This Order will be incorporated into The Essex County Council (Braintree District) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping) and (On-Street Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement Area) Consolidation Order 2019’ by substituting map tile: TL755 230 Revision 6 to Revision 7

Further details: All associated documents for the proposed scheme are available on the Essex Highways website: www.essexhighways.org/traffic-regulation-orders

If you need to view a hard copy of these documents, please call 07761 758317 (or text) to arrange a suitable time to inspect the documents, quoting the below reference number. Documents can be made available for inspection 8.30am-5.30pm Mon-Thurs and 8.30am-5pm on Friday at Essex County Council, County Hall E block main reception, Market Road, Chelmsford. Alternatively, documents can be posted to you upon request.

Objections: Anyone who wishes to make an objection to the proposed scheme should send the grounds for their objection to the address above or via e-mail to TrafficRegulation.Order@essexhighways.org quoting reference TRAF/8938 by 06 November 2026.

(Coggeshall Road, Braintree and Bocking) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) & (Coggeshall Road & Bank Street, Braintree and Bocking) (Temporary Suspension of One Way) & (Coggeshall Road & Bank Street, Braintree and Bocking Cycle Lane) (Temporary Prohibition of Use) Order 2026

Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council intends, not less than seven days from the date of this notice, to make the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

Effect of the order:

1. To temporarily close that length of Coggeshall Road, Braintree and Bocking in the District of Braintree, from its junction with Blyths Meadow for a distance of approximately 25m in a south westerly direction.

2. To temporarily suspend the one-way restriction in that length of Coggeshall Road & Bank Street, Braintree and Bocking in the District of Braintree from the junction of Bocking End for a distance of approximately 90m in a south easterly then north easterly direction as detailed in “The Essex County Council (Various Roads, Braintree) (One Way) Order 2020” for the duration of the above closure only.

3. To temporarily close the cycle lane in that length of Coggeshall Road & Bank Street, Braintree and Bocking in the District of Braintree from the junction of Bocking End for a distance of approximately 90m in a south easterly then north easterly direction.

The closure/suspension/cycle lane closure are scheduled to commence on 15th November 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD01310815399 – Anglian Water Business (National)). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure/suspension/cycle lane closure are required for the safety of the public and workforce while new connection works are undertaken by Anglian Water Business (National).

An alternative route is available via B1256, B1018, A120, London Road, B1056 and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 22nd October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Currants Farm Road, Braintree and Bocking) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026

Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council intends, not less than seven days from the date of this notice, to make the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

Effect of the order: To temporarily close that length of Currants Farm Road, Braintree and Bocking in the District of Braintree, from its junction with Dukes Road to its junction with Bailey Bridge Road a distance of approximately 235m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 10th November 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2411751 – Essex County Council). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while carriageway patching works are undertaken by Essex County Council.

An alternative route is available via Dukes Road, Bailey Bridge Road and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 22nd October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Fairstead Road, Terling) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026

Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council intends, not less than seven days from the date of this notice, to make the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

Effect of the order: To temporarily close that length of Fairstead Road, Terling in the District of Braintree, from its junction with New Road for a distance of approximately 270m in a north westerly, north easterly then north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 9th November 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC311001WH5HD75H – Openreach). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while ducting works are undertaken by Openreach.

An alternative route is available via Hatfield Road, Witham Road, Terling Road, Powers Hall End, Flora Road, Faulkbourne Road, The Street, Church Hill, The Street, Witham Road, Pole Lane, Fairstead Road and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 22nd October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Various Roads, District of Braintree) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) (No.22) Order 2026

Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council intends, not less than seven days from the date of this notice to make the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

Effect of the order:

1. To temporarily close that length of road in the District of Braintree as specified in the Schedule.

2. A temporary ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ restriction will be introduced on both sides of carriageway on the above length of road for the duration of the closure to facilitate the works. Signs will be installed indicating when the No Waiting restriction will be in force.

“The Essex County Council (Braintree District) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping) and (On Street Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement Area) Consolidation Order 2019” will be temporarily amended to include the temporary ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping at Any Time’ restriction and suspend any existing parking and waiting restrictions on the above length of road only. All other restrictions and exemptions contained in the aforementioned Order and Amendments to that Order shall remain in force.

The works being undertaken will take place within an 18-month period from 22nd October 2026 exact dates will be specified on one.network. The road will be closed to facilitate each phase of works and then re-opened to the public. Access will be maintained for emergency services. Diversion routes will be signed at each location and residents will be informed of the dates of each phase via letter/leaflet drop and advanced warning signs on the road.

For all enquiries, please contact our Contact Centre on 0345 603 7631.

The Order will come into effect on 22nd October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

Schedule

Road

Description

Alternative Route

Dunmow Road/The Street, Rayne & Rayne Road, Rayne/Braintree and Bocking

From its junction with Rayne Bypass to its junction with Springwood Roundabout a distance of approximately 3320m.

B1256, London Road, A131, B1008, B1417, B1256 and vice versa.

(Various Roads, District of Braintree) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) (No.23) Order 2026

Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council intends, not less than seven days from the date of this notice to make the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

Effect of the order:

1. To temporarily close those lengths of road in the District of Braintree as specified in the Schedule.

2. A temporary ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ restriction will be introduced on both sides of carriageway on the above lengths of road for the duration of the closures to facilitate the works. Signs will be installed indicating when the No Waiting restriction will be in force.

“The Essex County Council (Braintree District) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping) and (On Street Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement Area) Consolidation Order 2019” will be temporarily amended to include the temporary ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping at Any Time’ restriction and suspend any existing parking and waiting restrictions on the above lengths of road only. All other restrictions and exemptions contained in the aforementioned Order and Amendments to that Order shall remain in force.

The works being undertaken will take place within an 18-month period from 22nd October 2026 exact dates will be specified on one.network. The roads will be closed to facilitate each phase of works and then re-opened to the public. Access will be maintained for emergency services. Diversion routes will be signed at each location and residents will be informed of the dates of each phase via letter/leaflet drop and advanced warning signs on the road.

For all enquiries, please contact our Contact Centre on 0345 603 7631.

The Order will come into effect on 22nd October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

Schedule

Road

Description

Alternative Route

Garden Village Way, Great Notley

From both of its junctions with Garden Village Way Roundabout At Business Park to both of its junction with London Road Roundabout a distance of approximately 2070m.

A131, A12, A120, A131 and vice versa

Garden Village Way Roundabout Cuckoo Way, Great Notley

Entire roundabout a distance of approximately 200m.


Cuckoo Way, Great Notley

From both of its junction with Garden Village Way Roundabout Cuckoo Way for a distance of approximately 75m in a north easterly direction.

Cuckoo Way, Bridge End Lane and vice versa.

Conrad Road, Witham

From its junction with Cressing Road to its junction with Rickstones Road a distance of approximately 695m.

Rickstones Road, Cressing Road and vice versa.

Cressing Road, Witham

From its junction with Longfield Road for a distance of approximately 1005m in a north westerly direction.

B1018, B1389, A12, A131, A120, A1018 and vice versa

Rickstones Road, Witham

From its junction with Campbell Road to its junction with Forest Road a distance of approximately 190m.

Rickstones Road, Church Road, Park Road, Western Road, Temple Road, Cressing Road and vice versa.

Hemingway Road, Witham

From its junction with Conrad Road for a distance of approximately 30m.

No Alternative Route Available.

Munro Road, Witham

From its junction with Conrad Road for a distance of approximately 50m.

No Alternative Route Available.

Virgil Road, Witham

From its junction with Conrad Road for a distance of approximately 50m.

No Alternative Route Available.

Blake Road, Witham

From its junction with Conrad Road for a distance of approximately 45m.

No Alternative Route Available.

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Road / Location

Description

Alternative Route

Garden Village Way, Great Notley

From both of its junctions with Garden Village Way Roundabout Cuckoo Way to both of its junctions with Garden Village Way Roundabout Springwood Link a distance of approximately 1820m.

A131, A12, A120, A131 and vice versa.

Garden Village Way Roundabout At Business Park, Great Notley

Entire roundabout a distance of approximately 200m.


Business Park Link, Great Notley

From both of its junctions with Garden Village Way Roundabout At Business Park to both of its junctions with Business Park Road Roundabout a distance of approximately 50m.

Queenborough Lane, Gore Road, The Street, Rayne Road, Pods Brook Road, A131 and vice versa.

Business Park Road Roundabout, Great Notley

Entire roundabout a distance of approximately 200m.


Avenue East, Great Notley

From both of its junctions with Business Park Road Roundabout to its junction with Queenborough Lane Roundabout a distance of approximately 85m.


Queenborough Lane Roundabout, Great Notley

Entire roundabout a distance of approximately 200m.


Queenborough Lane, Great Notley/ Braintree and Bocking

From the junction of Queenborough Lane Roundabout for a distance of approximately 250m in a north westerly direction. From the junction of Queenborough Lane Roundabout for a distance of approximately 25m in a south easterly direction.


Avenue West, Great Notley

From its junction with Business Park Road Roundabout to its end a distance of approximately 45m.

No Alternative Route Available

Bridge End Lane, Great Notley

From both of its junctions with Garden Village Way Roundabout At Business Park to its junction with Cuckoo Way a distance of approximately 100m.

Cuckoo Way and vice versa.

Note: Blank cells reflect where no alternative route is shown in the supplied image. The wording and distances have been preserved as closely as possible to the original.

(Various Roads, District of Braintree)

(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) (No.24) Order 2026

Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council intends, not less than seven days from the date of this notice to make the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

Effect of the order:

1. To temporarily close that length of road in the District of Braintree as specified in the Schedule.

2. A temporary ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ restriction will be introduced on both sides of carriageway on the above length of road for the duration of the closure to facilitate the works. Signs will be installed indicating when the No Waiting restriction will be in force.

“The Essex County Council (Braintree District) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping) and (On Street Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement Area) Consolidation Order 2019” will be temporarily amended to include the temporary ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping at Any Time” restriction and suspend any existing parking and waiting restrictions on the above length of road only. All other restrictions and exemptions contained in the aforementioned Order and Amendments to that Order shall remain in force.

The works being undertaken will take place within an 18-month period from 22nd October 2026 exact dates will be specified on one.network. The road will be closed to facilitate each phase of works and then re-opened to the public. Access will be maintained for emergency services. Diversion routes will be signed at each location and residents will be informed of the dates of each phase via letter/leaflet drop and advanced warning signs on the road.

For all enquiries, please contact our Contact Centre on 0345 603 7631.

The Order will come into effect on 22nd October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

Schedule

Road

Description

Alternative Route

Church Green, Coggeshall

From its junction with Nunns Close to its junction with St Peters Road a distance of approximately 245m.

St Peters Road, East Street, Church Street and vice versa.

(Woodhouse Lane, Kelvedon)

(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026

Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council intends, not less than seven days from the date of this notice, to make the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

Effect of the order: To temporarily close that length of Woodhouse Lane, Kelvedon in the District of Braintree, from a point approximately 545m north east then north west of its junction with Parkgate Road for a distance of approximately 90m in a north westerly direction.

The closure is scheduled to commence on 9th November 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC311002WH41588L – Openreach). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while ducting works are undertaken by Openreach.

No alternative route is available.

The Order will come into effect on 22nd October 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Worlds End, Hatfield Peverel)

(Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026

Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council intends, not less than seven days from the date of this notice, to make the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

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